One year more! Environmental Law Centre confirms it will continue to help the community protect the environment and ensure government accountability until at least the next Territory election.a> Riding on the back of an enormous wave of public support, the Northern Territory’s only community legal centre specialising in environmental law, the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO), […] Continue Reading →

Aboriginal artists and art centres have rallied to support us, offering their works for our most important fundraiser! The online art auction will be launched at 10am on 10 May 2015 and conclude on the evening of Mabo Day, 3 June 2015. EDONT has been fortunate to receive an wonderful array of works originating from […] Continue Reading →

MORATORIUM ON EXPLORATION AND MINING IN NT COASTAL WATERS MUST CONTINUE INDEFINITELY The moratorium, which bans exploration and mining in the NT’s coastal waters, must continue to operate past its current scheduled expiry this Friday. The wording of the moratorium states (among other things) that “[s]eabed mining is a new and evolving worldwide industry with […] Continue Reading →

PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION RECOMMENDS RESTORATION OF EDO FUNDING The Productivity Commission recommended the Federal Government reverse last year’s decision to remove all funding to the Environmental Defenders Offices (EDOs), a national network of community legal centres specialising in public interest environmental law. The Commission report on Access to Justice Arrangements, released today said: “The Commission considers […] Continue Reading →

28 November 2014 The Hon. Senator George Brandis QC By email and hard copy Dear Attorney General A few weeks ago I met with an Aboriginal Traditional Owner to speak with him about mining issues on his ‘Country’. He is a proud man who has contributed to his community over many years. He […] Continue Reading →